Knoxville, TN · standard
ZIP Code 37916
Knox County, Tennessee - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,507
- 3,280/sq mi High-density area
- $14,925
- Median income Below-median income area
- $269,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Knoxville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,280
- people per sq mi
- 3%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 37916 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 37916 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, home to 12,507 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 3,280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 37916 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $14,925 (78% below the average Tennessee ZIP), while per-capita income is $9,056. The poverty rate is 75.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $269,800 (9% above the average Tennessee ZIP) and median rent is $1,236; 2.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 37916 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 37916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Knoxville, TN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 37916.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 8
Real estate and rental and leasing
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 37916, Knoxville, TN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,507
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
3,280
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 37916?
20.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$14,925
Median Household Income
-78% vs state ZIP avg
$9,056
Per Capita Income
75.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 37916 ranks among Tennessee ZIPs
Knoxville, TN household income vs. every Tennessee ZIP code
Median household income among 593 reporting Tennessee ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$14,925 0th percentile higher than 0% of 593 Tennessee ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Tennessee ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,687housing units
3,687
Total Housing Units
3,079
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$269,800
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,236
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 185 business establishments in ZIP 37916, employing approximately 6,486 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,747,000.
185
Businesses
6,486
Employees
$405.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 34.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 29.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 37916 vs 37902 →
ZIP 37916 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
42,835 residents
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
39,087 residents
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
28,233 residents
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
28,194 residents
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
24,072 residents
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
20,673 residents
- 37909 15,168
Knoxville (37909)
15,168 residents
- 37916 12,507
Knoxville (37916)
12,507 residents
- 37915 5,647
Knoxville (37915)
5,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 37916 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 37916 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37919
Knoxville (37919)
$72,645 median income
- 37918
Knoxville (37918)
$69,752 median income
- 37853
Rockford (37853)
$69,075 median income
- 37909
Knoxville (37909)
$66,984 median income
- 37920
Knoxville (37920)
$66,362 median income
- 37921
Knoxville (37921)
$60,013 median income
- 37917
Knoxville (37917)
$54,423 median income
- 37902
Knoxville (37902)
$50,161 median income
- 37912
Knoxville (37912)
$47,416 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 37916 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37902 | Knoxville, TN | 1,586 | 1.0 mi |
| 37915 | Knoxville, TN | 5,647 | 2.2 mi |
| 37917 | Knoxville, TN | 24,072 | 3.5 mi |
| 37909 | Knoxville, TN | 15,168 | 4.9 mi |
| 37921 | Knoxville, TN | 28,233 | 4.3 mi |
| 37912 | Knoxville, TN | 20,673 | 4.7 mi |
| 37919 | Knoxville, TN | 28,194 | 4.6 mi |
| 37920 | Knoxville, TN | 39,087 | 5.1 mi |
| 37918 | Knoxville, TN | 42,835 | 7.6 mi |
| 37853 | Rockford, TN | 3,815 | 8.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 37916, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,507 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 37916 in?
ZIP code 37916 (Knoxville) is located in Knox County, Tennessee. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-tn.
What is the population of ZIP code 37916?
ZIP code 37916 in Knoxville, TN has a population of 12,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 37916?
The median household income in ZIP 37916 is $14,925, which is 80% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 37916?
The median home value in ZIP 37916 is $269,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 37916?
The largest racial group in ZIP 37916 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 37916?
ZIP code 37916 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 6,486 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 37916?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 37916 are: Health care and social assistance (63), Accommodation and food services (55), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 37916?
In ZIP code 37916, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 37916?
In ZIP code 37916, approximately 2.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 37916?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 37916 is 75.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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